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Since F18 will be out soon I need to upgrade to a new rig.

What's the difference between the intel x99 chip and the less expensive versions?

Also...regular sad drive vs the m something or other?

What really matters if I'm going with a gtx 1080Ti?

Just don't want to make any expensive bad choices.

Thanks

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Difference between I7, I5 and I3: https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/386100/what_difference_between_an_intel_core_i3_i5_i7_/

 

Difference between normal SSD and M.2 SSD: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2985240/whats-difference-ssds.html

 

For gaming, X99 or Z97: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2347450/primarily-gaming-purposes-z97-x99.html

 

the 1080Ti is probably for 4K or VR. If you don't have any of these, I think the 1070 will be good enough or the 1080.


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X99 has a shabby RAM support, anything past 2400/2600MHz is pure luck and the CPUs for X99 are MORE CORES and LESS GHz as a rule of thumb.

 

Unless you plan on SLI along with other goodies inserted, use a gamers platform that supports FAST RAM, FAST CPU...and forget about X99.

 

X299 is about to come out soon anyway, you def. dont wanna buy a X99 now !!!

RAM support on the X299 may be a game changer as well as the 7740k CPU that also only has 4 cores and fast GHz specs...that might be the best rig soon money can buy for gaming.

 

The more RAM modules you play with the slower they have to be, x99 and X299 have a minimum of 4 to be used and max is 8. Z270 has 2 or 4 modules but they can be pretty fast and still boot and work. If the X299 has this capability remains to be seen, I doubt it.

On the other hand, quad channel at 2400MHz is as fast as a Dual channel at 4800MHz !!!

 

So pick your destiny wisely

Gigabyte Aorus X570S Master - Ryzen 5900X - Gskill 64GB 3200/CL14@3600/CL14 - Asus 1080ti EK-waterblock - 4x Samsung 980Pro 1TB - 1x Samsung 870 Evo 1TB - 1x SanDisc 120GB SSD - Heatkiller IV - MoRa3-360LT@9x120mm Noctua F12 - Corsair AXi-1200 - TiR5-Pro - Warthog Hotas - Saitek Combat Pedals - Asus PG278Q 27" QHD Gsync 144Hz - Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Win11 Pro/Linux - Phanteks Evolv-X 

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I'm finding that "choosing my destiny" is a bit nerve wracking, being unfamiliar with computer guts!

Just want the best flying experience with the most eye candy possible!

Trying to piece together the proper options from many diverse sources is tricky.

Thanks for a few more puzzle pieces.

I think I'm ready to pull the trigger...

Intel i7 7700

MSI gaming mobo

Gtx 1080 Ti

32 gb RAM

750 w power unit

Acer predator 34" curved monitor

No overclocking except automatic Intel "turbo":pilotfly:

Built by Maingear

 

So stoked for the Hornet!

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I'm finding that "choosing my destiny" is a bit nerve wracking, being unfamiliar with computer guts!

Just want the best flying experience with the most eye candy possible!

Trying to piece together the proper options from many diverse sources is tricky.

Thanks for a few more puzzle pieces.

I think I'm ready to pull the trigger...

Intel i7 7700

MSI gaming mobo

Gtx 1080 Ti

32 gb RAM

750 w power unit

Acer predator 34" curved monitor

No overclocking except automatic Intel "turbo":pilotfly:

Built by Maingear

 

So stoked for the Hornet!

 

If you are plumping for a 1080Ti I would also suggest getting the i7-7700 K version so when you need it you can overclock to near 5Ghz.

 

If you don't desperately need a new rig now I would hold fire as there is possibility Intel Coffee Lake (replacement for current Kabylake) could be out and they may offer same excellent level of IPC performance but with 6 cores to compete with Ryzen 5 1600/1600x CPU's.

Intel i7-8700K | Asus Maximus X Formula | Corsair Vengeance 32GB DDR4 3200MHz | Gainward Phoenix GTX1070 GLH | Samsung 960 EVO NVMe 1 x 250GB OS & 1 x 500GB Games | Corsair RM750x 750W | Corsair Carbide Air 540| Win10 | Dell 27" 1440p 60Hz | Custom water loop: CPU EK-Supremacy EVO, GPU EK-GTX JetStream - Acetal+Nickel & Backplate, Radiator EK-Coolstream PE 360, Pump & Res EK-XRES 140 Revo D5, Fans 3 x EK-Vardar 120mm & 2 x Corsair ML140 140mm

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Absolutely, get the "K" version !

 

My pick would be an Asus motherboard but that is all up to you ;)

 

...and maybe you also want some faster than standard RAM, if you want, as you say, the best possible "eye candy" you need to come with the best possible hardware performance as well.

Gigabyte Aorus X570S Master - Ryzen 5900X - Gskill 64GB 3200/CL14@3600/CL14 - Asus 1080ti EK-waterblock - 4x Samsung 980Pro 1TB - 1x Samsung 870 Evo 1TB - 1x SanDisc 120GB SSD - Heatkiller IV - MoRa3-360LT@9x120mm Noctua F12 - Corsair AXi-1200 - TiR5-Pro - Warthog Hotas - Saitek Combat Pedals - Asus PG278Q 27" QHD Gsync 144Hz - Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Win11 Pro/Linux - Phanteks Evolv-X 

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yes :)

Gigabyte Aorus X570S Master - Ryzen 5900X - Gskill 64GB 3200/CL14@3600/CL14 - Asus 1080ti EK-waterblock - 4x Samsung 980Pro 1TB - 1x Samsung 870 Evo 1TB - 1x SanDisc 120GB SSD - Heatkiller IV - MoRa3-360LT@9x120mm Noctua F12 - Corsair AXi-1200 - TiR5-Pro - Warthog Hotas - Saitek Combat Pedals - Asus PG278Q 27" QHD Gsync 144Hz - Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Win11 Pro/Linux - Phanteks Evolv-X 

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